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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 793.02 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 793.02 and 272 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 793.02 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/793.02 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 793.02 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 215,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,701.44/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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